Partner:
Social Enterprise Academy
Course Type:
Type 2 - Workshops
Curriculum:
Business and Enterprise, English and Literacy, Health and Wellbeing, Interdisciplinary or Other
Age Group:
P5, P6, P7, S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6
Start/End Dates:
Available 24th Oct - 16th Dec 2022
Timetable Availability:
Mondays/Tuesdays/Wednesdays/Thursdays/Fridays (AM or PM)
Number of Sessions:
1 (standalone)
Duration:
60 Minutes
Repeated:
Yes
Repetition Frequency:
Dependent upon demand and fixed dates TBA
Max Capacity:
35 pupils from up to 10 schools
Description:
This standalone session offers an introduction to social enterprise as a business model, looking at different scenarios involved in running a business and provides young people with the opportunity to reflect upon their own skills and qualities, asking themselves the question, 'Who do I want to be?'
Aims:
DYW Context:
Looking at skills and personal qualities, young people have the opportunity to identify what it takes to be a social entrepreneur, make decisions about the running of a social enterprise and then be able to reflect upon their skills and attributes to consider - 'Who do you want to be?' Should you wish to support your young people with setting up and running a school based social enterprise you will have the opportunity to take part in an online 8 week block culminating with an online Dragons' Den via DYW Live (January to March) or the option to schedule an in person pupil workshop with a social entrepreneur. Through taking part in Social Enterprise Schools, young people through the experience of setting up and running a social enterprise develop key employability and enterprising skills.
Additional Requirements:
Webcam and microphone required for whole class delivery and participation.
Other Info:
This Introduction to Social Enterprise session is a stepping stone onto taking part in Social Enterprise Schools with a group / class of young people. Should you wish to support your young people with setting up and running a school based social enterprise you will have the opportunity to take part in an online 8 week block culminating with an online Dragons' Den via DYW Live (January to March) or the option to schedule an in person pupil workshop with a social entrepreneur. Further opportunities include taking part in a Dragons' Den in your area and for those who set up and run a social enterprise they may be eligible for an Award at our Annual Social Enterprise Academy Awards in June 2023.
Keywords:
Social Enterprise, Employability, LfS, Skills, Business, Interdisciplinary, Finance, Literacy
Please register your interest here!
